Sony SAT-B3, SAT-A4 operating instructions Setting Up Your Directv System

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Setting Up Your DIRECTV System

Viewing Satellite Programs

Viewing Cable or

Off-Air Programs

Recording Satellite Programs While Watching Cable or Off-Air Programs

1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the Digital Satellite Receiver. (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection.)

2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these components. Then set their output switches accordingly.

3 Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver and select a station.

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your Digital Satellite Receiver.

1 Turn off your Digital Satellite Receiver, or press the TV/SAT button to set the Digital Satellite Receiver to TV mode.

2 Turn on the TV and then:

qIf you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

qIf you do not have a cable box, just tune your TV to the station you want to watch.

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your Digital Satellite Receiver.

1 Turn on the TV and then:

qIf you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

qIf you do not have a cable box, tune your TV to the station you want to watch.

2 Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver, and tune to the program you want to record. Then select the VCR to line input, and start recording, according to your VCR’s instruction manual.

3 Press the TV/SAT button to set the Digital Satellite Receiver to TV.

The Digital Satellite Receiver’s signal is sent to the VCR, while the off- air signal is sent to your TV for you to watch.

Note

For information on using the Digital Satellite Receiver’s automatic timer, see “Setting Up the Timer” on page 35.

You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite program (unless you have a second Digital Satellite Receiver).

If the screen appears fuzzy, the program you are watching may be protected by Macrovision. Turn the VCR off to improve the picture quality.

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Contents Directv Digital Satellite Receiver For Hardware and Installation Telephone Line InterruptionFor Programming Trademark and CopyrightsContents Features Excellent PerformancePremium Entertainment Convenience and Ease-of-UsePackage Contents Push and slide open the battery compartment Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlTo install the batteries Remote Control for Model SAT-A4 Remote Control for Model SAT-B3 VCR Control ButtonsButton Arrow ButtonsUsing a Program Guide Moving Around A Program GuideUsing the Station Index Moving Around Station IndexPress Index to bring up the Station Index SAT-B3 PressConnecting Your Directv System OverviewOptional Connections TV With RF Connector OnlyTV Only TV With A/V Connectors TV and VCR Access Card Optional Connections Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting the IR Blaster IR SensorSetting Up the RF Antenna SAT-A4 Only To set up the RF antennaSetting Up Your Directv System Viewing Satellite Programs Viewing Cable or Off-Air ProgramsUsing the Directv System Features If Your System Is Not Completely Installed Before You Get StartedDirectv UssbUsing the On-Screen Displays Highlight and Select HighlightSelect Example Highlight and SelectDisplaying the Program Guide To display the Master GuideFeatures of the Program Guide Master GuideScrolling Direct Station TuningMoving Through the Program Guide Displaying Favorite Stations Exiting the Guide One Button RecordingTo toggle through the three variations of program guide There are two ways to exit the program guideSelecting a Program from the Guide Ordering Pay Per View ProgramsTo order a PPV program listed in the program guide About Copy-ProtectionSelecting a Category List To select a guide type Selecting a Different Category Guide or ListSelecting a Category Guide Type Selecting a Guide Time Selecting a Guide CategoryTo select a future program guide To select a program guide categoryTo select a program guide subcategory How Category Guide Category List Change Main MenuSelecting a Guide Subcategory To display the Station Index To move through the Station IndexDisplaying Favorite Stations in the Station Index Selecting a Program from the Station IndexSetting Up the Timer Setting the TimerTo set the timer Select OK to save your settingsSetting the Daily/Weekly Timer To change, check, or clear timer settingsTo set up the Favorite Station Guide Using the Favorite Station GuidesSetting Up and Using the Favorite Station Guides Favorite Station Guide Favorite Title To clear a Favorite Station button setting To set up or display a different Favorite Station GuideCreating a Custom Favorite Station Guide Title To set other Favorite Station buttonsDisplaying the Program Banner To display the program bannerTo clear the program banner Press the Display buttonUsing the Display Feature Stations with program description RowsPage Using the Options Menu Options Menu appears Displaying the Options MenuTo bring up the Options Menu Checking and Cancelling PPV Purchases To display the Review/Cancel Purchases screenTo bring up the Set Display Options screen Setting Display OptionsSetting the Colors To set the Jump Mode Setting the Station OrderSetting the Jump Mode Using the Jump Loop Feature Using Jump LoopsSetting Locks and Limits To display the Locks and Limits screenTo set a ratings limit Setting a Spending Limit Setting a Ratings LimitTo set a spending limit Setting Pay Per View Lock Setting Station Locks SET Station LocksTo lock an unlocked system Locking Your SystemOverriding the System Lock To unlock a locked system Setting Up a List of Custom Stations To see the results of your Custom Stations settingsSelect OK when you’re ﬁnished setting skipped stations To deﬁne a list of custom stationsUsing the Auto Skip Feature To use the Auto Skip featureTo determine which audio track is available Setting Audio OptionsUsing the on-screen menus Programs broadcast in multiple languages Setting a Default LanguageTo set a default language Setting Dolby Digital SAT-A4 only To set Dolby DigitalHow to Determine When You’ve Received Mail Reading Your MessagesDisplaying Your Messages To display your messagesReading a Message To read a messageAppears with a checkmark ü beside it. Then select Read Full text of the message appearsSelecting Data Services Selecting a Data ServiceTo select a data service Select Data Services from the Options MenuChanging the Default Data Service Setting the Baud RateTo change the data service for all stations Select one of the followingUsing the Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Setup Menu appearsSetting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna VCR Recording VCR RecordingCode M l Select Access Card from the Setup Menu Replacing Your Access CardTo replace your access card Select OK from the Replace Access Card screen To set the aspect ratio Setting the Aspect RatioSelect OK to return to the Setup Menu To select IR or RF transmission Setting Up the Remote Control SAT-A4 OnlySelecting IR/RF Transmission SAT-A4 Only Setting the Security Code SAT-A4 Only Select the Digital Satellite Receiver’s RF Security CodeSet the Remote Control’s RF Security Code Displaying the Programmable Codes To display the list of programmable codesIf The System Test Reports Any Problems Select System Test from the Setup Menu Select TestRunning a System Test To run the System TestDisplaying Troubleshooting Information To display troubleshooting informationDisplaying Help, Tips, and Shortcuts To display tips and shortcut informationOther Information Button Description Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel Connector Description Cable Type Back Panel SAT-A4Back Panel SAT-B3 Using the Remote Control SAT-A4 Remote ControlOutside Panel SAT-A4 Button Operates DescriptionSAT Inside Panel SAT-A4 SAT-B3 Remote Control Button Oper Description AtesProgramming the Remote Control To Check if the Code Number WorksProgrammable Codes TV CodesCable Box Codes SAT-A4 Only VCR CodesTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Possible Causes and Remedies Via the Purchase menu optionCustomer Support on page 2 for customer support information Telephone numbersPrecautions Service Requirements FCC Regulations and InformationFCC Registration Information Radio Interference InformationAbout Sony Customer Support Limited WarrantyDirectv Systems Speciﬁcations Output JacksIndex Buttons 7, 8, 26, 82Power buttons 7, 8, 78, 81, 83, 84 power indicator